From Colburn to the Concert Hall: Students Land Coveted Orchestra Roles Worldwide

From Berlin to San Francisco, Taipei to Philadelphia, Colburn musicians are joining orchestras around the globe.  

At Colburn, students transform passion and dedication into excellence in all that they do, and that translates to professional success. In the short time since the Conservatory of Music was founded in 2003, over 400 orchestral instrument alumni have graduate, and over 140 hold professional orchestra positions with at least 75 in principal, associate, assistant, or other comparable positions.  

Since the start of the 2024-25 school year, our Conservatory students and alumni have made news over and over as they win prestigious positions in orchestras worldwide. Keep an eye out at a concert hall near you. The newest orchestra member on stage just might be from Colburn!  

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See recent accomplishments for students in all units here